The UW Bothell Debate Society is dedicated to providing opportunities for students to develop their skills in speech and argumentation. This student-centered program will provide avenues for intercollegiate competition at the local, regional and national level.

We will be hosting the JV/Novice tournament again this year! Come meet the team and consider joining! All are welcome to join the society. No prior experience is necessary.

How to Join

All registered UW Bothell undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to join the society, no prior experience necessary.

Choose from one of four levels of participation:

1. Join the student club, led by student leaders, and participate in on-campus debate opportunities and campus events.

2. Join the Debate team and travel to local, regional, and national tournaments, representing the University of Washington Bothell.

3. Take classes which offer credit for participation in debate activities.

4. Choose to do all three.

The Speech and Debate Society meets on Fridays from 1:15pm-3:15pm in UW1-202 during Winter 2015 quarter. Please contact the Director, Denise Vaughan at dvaughan@uwb.edu for other meeting times.

Commitments

All students are welcome to join the debate club and debate courses. Members of the Debate Team have the privilege of representing the University of Washington Bothell to the local and national collegiate community.

All are welcome and encouraged to join; no prior experience necessary.

Debate Class

Check course catalog.

Housed in the IAS department, this program provides opportunities to receive credit for participation in debate activities and receive advanced training in public speaking, argumentation and competitive speech.

All are welcome and encouraged to join; no prior experience necessary.

Debate Team

Fridays, 1:15pm-3:15pm in UW1-202

For students who would like to travel locally and nationally with the privilege of representing the University of Washington Bothell to the national academic community. Travel and expenses related to competitions will be covered by the program.

All are welcome and encouraged to join; no prior experience necessary. Team members are expected to regularly attend meetings, participate in the development of case briefs, and help facilitate the UW Bothell Debate Tournament.

Students interested in participating as a competitive member of the team will be expected to meet the following requirements;